Via Roma

"This is a nice place to go for a date. Food is good and the ambiance is nice. Drinks are pretty good as well. For the price I just feel that the food could be better but the service is great which is extremly important to me when I go out and that's why they're still getting 4 stars."

"One of those hidden gems you hesitate to share because then the secret gets out. Great ambiance! Very attentive staff, our visit was seamless. Antipasto appetizer was good. I had the NC prawns with butternut squash risotto with balsamic reduction. Amazing! Tiramisu with cappuccino was delicious. Highly recommend. *2023 update-another incredible experience! From start to finish, great service and amazing food. I had the pasta del giorno which is cheese tortellini in parmesan sauce with truffle oil. *Late 2023 update-what can I say that I haven't said already...yet another amazing dinner. We started with the calamari and this time I had the carbonara and chocolate torte with an Americano. Great service as always."

"I'll start by saying that the service and atmosphere, as well as the wine, were excellent. Unfortunately, the food just was not up to snuff for the price point. Our server was great, extremely attentive, polite, and knowledgeable regarding which wines they had on hand and which were out of stock. Service was fast and the wait for the food was nice and short. The food was disappointing. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't actively bad... but it really was not great. The osso buco and risotto had a chemical taste that was unpleasant, and unexpected. For a $40 plate that is a permanent menu item, I'd expect it to be perfectly ironed out. The salmon was perfectly cooked, yes, but it didn't taste particularly fresh, and the glaze was *extremely* orange-forward. The glaze also just came on the side as a sauce, it wasn't brushed heavily over the salmon and roasted on the meat to form a nice thick layer of, well, glaze, as one would expect. Again, not distinctly bad, but certainly not exceptional, and at this price point I expect greatness. The chocolate cake was excellent, however. For ~$145 after tax and tip, we got 2 glasses of wine, 2 entrees, and a dessert. Frankly, most of the other Italian restaurants in the city that weigh in around $20 an entree deliver *much* better food, and you can easily walk out for less than $90 with the same items. Bottom line, I would not return."

"I ate here with a large group (10+) and our waitress was superb. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the carbonara with chicken for my entree and I enjoyed the dish. The dining area is not the large so don’t expect to have any real privacy."

"We enjoyed this small, intimate restaurant and highly recommend it to others! The star dishes of the night were the Pasta del Giorno and the Osso Buco followed closely by both appetizers we ordered and the panna cotta for dessert. Roasted Octopus Appetizer - Polipo Best octopus we ever had, cooked perfectly and very tender. Flavorful, tangy, Mediterranean-based spices. Crab Cakes Appetizer- (Daily Special) Well-seasoned, heavy on the crab meat and only minor filler. Surprisingly good and held-up well in comparison to a quality Maryland crab cake. Pasta del Giorno (Daily Special) This was a lovely, notable pasta dish. The fettuccini tasted homemade with a nice al dente texture in a light white wine and garlic sauce. The beef tips were an excellent addition as they balanced the light sauce and increased the depth of the dish without being too heavy. Further, the arugula and cherry tomatoes added a fresh, sweet summer taste to the dish without overcomplicating the dish. Overall, we loved this special and it was a highlight of the dinner. Osso Buco Fantastic, the veal was so tender that you could cut it with a fork. It was complemented well by the saffron risotto which was very flavorful and had a smooth, creamy texture. The sauce was a rich, tomato-based sauce that complemented the veal and risotto. They were thoughtful and included a small fork to access the bone marrow - which was delicious. Pesce del Giorno (Daily Special) Good pan-fried flounder that was cooked perfectly and paired with a well-seasoned spinach. Mare Classic seafood pasta in a marinara sauce. The clams, mussels, and lobster were tender and cooked perfectly. Panna Cotta This is one of my favorite traditional Italian desserts and it was well-represented here. It’s a sweet and tangy dessert that is fresh and light. The strawberry sauce was a strong, tangy complement to the sweet, custard. Tiramisu Good ratio of coffee to sweetness, not too bitter or too heavy on the cream. Crème brûlée Fantastic, hit the spot after a savory meal with a good balance of caramelized sugar to custard."